Rebecca Goza

The Foundations of Communication in Criminal Justice Systems

Foundations of Communications Crafting Communication Psychological Aspects of Communications Basic Written Communications Visuals and Graphical Communication Reporting and Technical Communication Oral Communications and Interpersonal Behaviors Communications Technology Organizational Communication Marketing and Advertising Communications Emergency and Public Communication Employment Communication Leading the Way: Leadership Communication High or Low? The Mathematics of Communication Communication Ethics and Professional Organizations Communications and the U.S. Constitution Communication in the Justice System Can You Hear Me Now? Physical Disability and Communication Challenges Back to the Future: Communications Innovation and Emerging Concepts Appendices Index

Dangers from the sea: Considerations of the 1900 Galveston hurricane:

Within the context of homeland security, all organizations must acknowledge the potential of disasters when crafting strategy and pondering contingencies because any number of threats has the potential to disrupt business operations and continuity. Although numerous incidents have affected modern society, the 1900 Galveston hurricane remains the deadliest natural disaster in American history, even surpassing the death tolls of hurricanes Katrina and Sandy. This article examines the Galveston incident from the perspective of communications and the emergency management cycle. Insight is provided regarding the efforts of modern organizations to address possible threats and maintain continuity of operations.